The Tuckahoe Family YMCA is seeking a highly motivated and dependable team player to provide leadership and direction to our growing sports programs and summer sports camps.

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is open to all, and we pride ourselves on the diversity of our members and employees. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage work-life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development.

Duties:

The Director of Sports will create and implement our sports programming, including but not limited to flag football, soccer, cheerleading, tee-ball, basketball and summer sports camps. Duties will include recruitment, supervision and development of part-time staff and volunteers; oversight and maintenance of athletic facilities, and close collaboration with other departments to provide excellent programs and service to members. The Director will work frequent afternoon and evening hours year-round, and weekends during sports seasons, and will report to the Senior Program Director.

Qualifications:

• A college degree in a related field is strongly preferred
• Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of experience in sports programming (running and organizing sports leagues), and knowledge of all sports rules and requirements
• Prior supervisory experience is necessary
• Interpersonal skills, multitasking ability and computer proficiency are essential to this role

Applicants must submit completed application, cover letter, resume and three references by November 16, 2012.

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